First sighted in 1898 in the still waters of Lake Fulk near Churubusco, Indiana, this massive shelled cryptid has been a local legend for generations. Described as an enormous snapping turtle, far larger than any known species, the Beast of Busco is said to lurk beneath the lake’s silty depths, surfacing only under cover of fog. According to our Fluker’s Field Guide, it’s a reclusive but intelligent creature with a shell rumored to span 15 feet and a bite strong enough to snap oars in two. With sightings as recent as 1949 and a town festival named in its honor, the Beast of Busco remains one of the Midwest’s most enduring mysteries. Read our Fluker’s Field Guide below to uncover the legend of Oscar, the Beast of Busco!
